NEST 2026 Training Schedule

A Targeted Wage Subsidy helps cover part of an employee’s wage for a specific amount of time. The program facilitates on-the-job work experience for Nisg̱a’a citizens by encouraging employers to hire those who face barriers to employment, and provide training and supervision to develop employees on the job.

Program Objective

Targeted Wage Subsidies help Nisg̱a’a individuals who face barriers to employment/are experiencing difficulty finding work through temporary wage subsidies provided to the employers that hire them. This creates opportunities to enhance skills on the job and improve long-term employability.

When using NEST’s targeted wage subsidy program, employers gain an employee with support resources and a wage subsidy to bridge the training period (generally the first three months). Realizing a savings on training costs, employers acquire an asset in the form of a productive employee supported by NEST employment services (when needed as required).

Who can apply?

The following organizations are eligible to provide work experience and receive funding as sponsors through this program:

• Village Governments,
• Health Authorities,
• Businesses,
• Non-profit organizations,
• Crown corporations,
• Municipalities or provincial / territorial governments, and
• Public health and educational institutions.

 
Financial Benefits

The individual needs of the participant, the quality of the work experience and other factors will be considered in determining the duration and rate of wage subsidy.

To be eligible, a business or organization must:

• be in business for at least one year;
• have a position to fill that is a normal part of your ongoing business operations;
• confirm that no workers will be laid off as a result of the new placement;
• offer a full-time position (minimum of 35 hours per week), and offer the likelihood of long-term employment;
• pay reasonable competitive wages for the position; and,
• have a Business Number, and be compliant with Employment Standards, Workers Compensation, the Income Tax Act, and Employment Insurance.

The prospective employer must:

• complete and sign (by authorized signatory) the Targeted Wage Subsidy agreement,
• agree to provide financial and activity reports to NEST as they relate to the position,
• agree to provide a safe, respectful working environment for the NEST client, and
• agree to provide meaningful, productive employment (for term or full time permanent).

The NEST Targeted Wage Subsidy program is a win-win scenario for both the prospective employee and the prospective employer. It creates a space where the employee and employer can build a positive foundation for learning, productivity, and sustainable employment success. 

From time to time you may need some assistance finding a job that suits your skills and abilities. NEST is connected to many employers through agreements and networking with Nisg̱a’a and non-Nisg̱a’a businesses locally and regionally.

Working with you, NEST can ensure that your resume is viewed by the employers that are looking for your skills and abilities.

When requested and appropriate, NEST forwards batches of resumes on file to those employers seeking a particular set or combination of skills.

If you have an employment opportunity, contact us to begin identifying the right candidates. 

To optimize our resources, we want to prioritize building partnerships with training and skills development organizations that offer relevant, demand-driven, proven, and accredited/laddered training as needed to our clients.

Partnership proposals or requests can be directed to the Manager, Nisg̱a’a Employment Skills & Training, garyp@nisgaa.net,or by calling one of our offices below.

HEAD OFFICE

5012 Tait Avenue
Gitlaxt’aamiks, BC, V0J 1A0
Phone: (844) 633-3000
Fax: (250) 633-2247
Email: nestadmin@nisgaanation.ca

TERRACE

101-4441 Lakelse Ave
Terrace, BC, V8G 1P1
Phone: (250) 635-8050
Fax: (250) 635-5257
Email: deanac@nisgaanation.ca

PRINCE RUPERT

301-860 3rd Ave West
Prince Rupert, BC
Phone: (250) 627-1595 ext. 230
Fax: (250) 627–1575
Email: carmena@nisgaanation.ca